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The Great Creators with Guy Raz

The Great Creators with Guy Raz

Written by: Guy Raz | Wondery
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Become a more inventive, imaginative you. Every week, Guy Raz (creator of How I Built This) leads a deep dive conversation with someone at the top of their game. From conquering stage fright to learning to be more present and focused, you'll learn how each guest mastered their craft and ultimately became more successful in life. The result? An arsenal of tools and techniques you can apply to your own life and work, allowing you to harness your talent and become a better version of yourself.

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Episodes
  • Sylvan Esso: Their Songwriting Routines, “Hey Mami”, the Durham Scene, and Creative Surprises

    Sylvan Esso: Their Songwriting Routines, “Hey Mami”, the Durham Scene, and Creative Surprises
    Dec 31 2024

    Ten years ago, Nick Sanborn & Amelia Meath (Sylvan Esso) exploded onto the indie music scene with their unique electro-pop sound and mysterious aura.

    Since then, they’ve played some of the biggest stages in the world and have even created their own record label in their adopted hometown of Durham, NC.

    In this conversation, Nick and Amelia reflect on their chance meeting and the remix that sparked their creative/life partnership; how they blended their musical styles after touring for years with other bands; and why songwriting sometimes feels like fishing.

    Catch Sylvan Esso's latest tour dates here: https://www.sylvanesso.com/tour

    Links from the Show:

    • Hey Mami on YouTube
    • Sylvan Esso performing 'Coffee' live at Coachella on April 17, 2015

    For more conversations like this with musicians like Jeff Tweedy of Wilco and Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie, go to https://www.thegreatcreators.com.

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    40 mins
  • Ron Howard: Reinventing Himself After Child Fame, Henry Fonda’s Advice, and His New Sydney Sweeney Film 'Eden'

    Ron Howard: Reinventing Himself After Child Fame, Henry Fonda’s Advice, and His New Sydney Sweeney Film 'Eden'
    Dec 24 2024

    Ron Howard, the Oscar-winning director behind films like 'Apollo 13' and 'A Beautiful Mind,' sits down with Guy to discuss his remarkable journey from child actor to Hollywood heavyweight.

    Ron’s latest documentary – “Jim Henson: Idea Man” – about the creator of the Muppets, is available now on Disney Plus.

    Links from the Show:

    • Ron playing Opie on The Andy Griffith Show
    • Grand Theft Auto, the first film Ron directed
    • Ron’s recent documentary “Jim Henson: Idea Man”
    • Apollo 13
    • Cocoon
    • Happy Days
    • A Beautiful Mind
    • Frost Nixon
    • Splash on Disney+

    For more conversations like this – with guests ranging from David Duchovny to Diplo – go to https://www.thegreatcreators.com.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Tyler Perry's TV and Film Empire Grew Out of a Single Act of Forgiveness

    Tyler Perry's TV and Film Empire Grew Out of a Single Act of Forgiveness
    Dec 17 2024

    Actor, filmmaker, and playwright Tyler Perry is one of the most prolific and prosperous entertainers of his generation. Despite growing up in New Orleans with little money, no connections, and few entertainment role models, Tyler went on to build a billion-dollar business – totally bypassing Hollywood gatekeepers in the process. How did he do it? And what’s the key to his success? This episode answers that question.

    Tyler’s new film The Six Triple Eight, about a battalion of black women who served in WWII, is out December 20th on Netflix.

    Links from the Show:

    • The Six Triple Eight on Netflix
    • Tyler Perry’s House of Payne
    • Tyler Perry Studios

    For more conversations like this, go to https://www.thegreatcreators.com.

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    58 mins
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